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Morning Catholic must-reads: 01/11/16

A daily guide to what's happening in the Catholic Church

Priests advised to celebrate Masses outdoors after massive earthquake in Italy

The earthquake, which measured 6.5 on the Richter scale, was the most severe in Italy since 1980

Catholic News Service

Catholics and Lutherans must 'move beyond controversies of the past', says Pope Francis

Francis was speaking at a service to mark the 500th anniversary of the Protestant Reformation

Associated Press

Pope Francis in Sweden for 'important ecumenical event'

Francis visited the King and Queen of Sweden ahead of prayer service to mark the 500th anniversary of the Protestant Reformation

Expect some religion-friendly reforms from Theresa May and her gifted advisers

May's appointments bode well for faith communities, which past governments have too often neglected

'Closeness does us good,' says Pope ahead of Sweden visit

Pope Francis will take part in ecumenical events to mark the 500th anniversary of the Protestant Reformation.

Catholic News Service

Morning Catholic must-reads: 31/10/16

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The Reformation's divisions still mark Sweden - as the Pope's visit shows

His visit should not make us gloss over the very real issues facing both Catholics and Protestants

Why I've chosen to be cremated

It is a great comfort to know my earthly remains will rest under a copy of the Holy Shroud

Francis Phillips

Morning Catholic must-reads: 28/10/16

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